Anyone see the inner black plastic pieces, where the swivel headphone connects to the headband body, cracking like the 2000s did?
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I bought a set from Best Buy. The part that slides into the headband on the microphone side has broken. I have a big head and many headsets have done this. This was one of the fastest and the wires are messed up. It is a very nice quality sounding headset though and I'd recommend it if you dont have a fat head.
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It's too early to judge how durable the 2100 series will be, but my unit has no cracks in the 2 months I've had it. Background hiss, poor range, and short battery life sure, but no cracks near the joints.
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on my set one is red and the other is black. If you hold up the left headphone with the ear piece pointing away from you the wire will bend off to the right.
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Hi, Veronica. First you should probably check to see if they headphone jack is inserted completely. However, from what you just described, it could be possible that they are either broke or it is a manufacturing issue, because the pair I had also had the same issue after a few months.
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Yes. When you adjust the headset you will see a metal band reinforced with a strip of plastic. Although I do not think the metal band continues through the top of the headset, just on the sides.
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There's a soft rubbery inner sleeve and the rest is plastic, kickstand is metal. Keep in mind that you won't be able to use any headphones with this case. As my review mentioned, they didn't seem to do any testing when designing this and even a pair of headphones I owned with an unusually narrow jack didn't fit. Seidio simply said they'd "review it". If you ever want to plug anything in, you'll need to drill out a larger opening. I used a Dremel with a cone shaped grinding bit.
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nope. The adjustment band is made out of plastic, but let me tell you the headset are amazing.
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the wire to the right ear has broken. this is very common with this headset. It will eventually happen. We used to buy multiple headsets expecting this. Unfortunately, Sony did not make the wiring strong enough to prevent this and has stopped making this set. Too bad because it is a great headset for activity. Contact Sony and maybe they will reconsider manufacturing it again with a change.
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The headband is plastic with metal parts. The disc with the beats logo is plastic but encircled with metal. I think they are durable. I bought them for my 13 year old son. They are holding up well. Still look new and nothing has broken on them. He uses them for hours each day.
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Sound out is good out side in is not good... Swivel part breaks easy also...
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the original plastic ones, they break very easily. my pair was dysfunctional after taking them out of the box (there was no volume in the left plug, just the right one). and the sound quality was awful. the ones at best buy are a lot better. heres the link: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/jvc-gumy-earbud-headphones-black/1883102.p?id=1219066388329&skuId;=1883102
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Yes. Mine broke too. After about 2 years of use. The headset never left the desk where the computer is located, and they were never dropped or handled roughly. The cracks in the plastic seem to appear from normal use. My pair cracked and fractured so thoroughly it could not be repaired with glue, the pieces were to small. The joint cap seems like it's just prone to break. Logitech refused to replace or fix them, even though they are under warranty. This was super disappointing to me, as I've used Logitech products for years, been happy with their driver software, and tend to prefer the look/feel/usability of their stuff over competing brands. I would stay away from the G35! Yes. Mine broke too. After about 2 years of use. The headset never left the desk where the computer is located, and they were never dropped or handled roughly. The cracks in the plastic seem to appear from normal use. My pair cracked and fractured so thoroughly it could not be repaired with glue, the pieces were to small. The joint cap seems like it's just prone to break. Logitech refused to replace or fix them, even though they are under warranty. This was super disappointing to me, as I've used Logitech products for years, been happy with their driver software, and tend to prefer the... » Read More Yes. Mine broke too. After about 2 years of use. The headset never left the desk where the computer is located, and they were never dropped or handled roughly. The cracks in the plastic seem to appear from normal use. My pair cracked and fractured so thoroughly it could not be repaired with glue, the pieces were to small. The joint cap seems like it's just prone to break. Logitech refused to replace or fix them, even though they are under warranty. This was super disappointing to me, as I've used Logitech products for years, been happy with their driver software, and tend to prefer the look/feel/usability of their stuff over competing brands. I would stay away from the G35! « Show Less
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The headphones are made of some type of plastic composite alloy, the plastic material definitely feels durable and not like they would be easily broken. However of course they are not as durable as headphones that would be made out of a metal material.
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I think it is broken. Mine works on both sides. BUT this is my second set of these headphones, the first pair broke in exactly the way you are describing - left ear piece stopped working. It must be an issue with this model. I had the old ones for years though before that happened.
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I don't know. I've got two of these and have never had an issue although they do look a bit fragile. I'd guess at the ear piece.
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If you're referring to the plastic sleeves, they come off for cleaning purposes or to put on a different size. If you're referring to the earbuds, then they're broken. :-)
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Haven't you noticed that headphones always break because the cheap, (in this case easily-replaceable male-to-male) cord develops a break, while nothing is wrong with the headphones themselves?
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Yes, they snap like a twig under normal usage because the band is all plastic. I personally experienced this. The comments are true.